Monet was the most typical and the most individual Impressionist painter. But while the painter was faithful and persevering in the pursuit of his motifs, his personal life followed a more restless course. Parisian by birth, he discovered painting as a youth in the provinces, where one of his homes, Argenteuil, has come to represent the artistic flowering and official establishment of Impressionism as a movement.

This book, originally published to coincide with the blockbuster exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1995--the most comprehensive retrospective ever assembled of Monet's work--features 161 masterpieces by Monet drawn from public and private collections all over the world, along with an extensive, month-by-month chronology which examines the artist's life and career in absorbing detail. 278 illustrations, 226 in color.

Catalog of an exhibition held at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 22-Nov. 26, 1995.

Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters in history, and he is considered a pioneer of the Impressionist movement. What is Impressionism, and how does Monet's work reflect its purest principles? Readers discover the answers to these and other questions about Monet's life and work as they examine the stories behind some of his most beloved paintings. Colorful examples of his work and photographs from his life fill the pages, alongside annotated quotes from art historians, other artists, and Monet himself. Detailed sidebars appeal to young artists and provide more fascinating details about Monet's life.

Briefly discusses the life and art of the French impressionist and provides commentary on his major works.

One girl, one painting a day...can she do it? Linda Patricia Cleary decided to challenge herself with a year long project starting on January 1, 2014. Choose an artist a day and create a piece in tribute to them. It was a fun, challenging, stressful and psychological experience. She learned about technique, art history, different materials and embracing failure. Here are all 365 pieces. Enjoy!